An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics · Problem 1.3

Celestial Mechanics — Carroll & Ostlie

Physics — Astrophysics · synodic-sidereal-periods-calculation

Problem

(a) The observed orbital synodic periods of Venus and Mars are 583.9 days and 779.9 days, respectively. Calculate their sidereal periods. (b) Which one of the superior planets has the shortest synodic period? Why?

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